Grade 7Integrated Studies

Integrated Studies: What Is It?

▪ Class designed around the key philosophies of the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program and Common Core State Standards.– Student-centered, project-based– Development of the whole child (intellectual,

personal, emotional, and social skills)– Self-reflective and globally minded students– Robust, relevant standards and skills– Critical analysis and communication– College and career readiness

What will be studied?

▪ Collection of texts and media will be used.

▪ Units, lessons, and activities will cut across all disciplines/content areas—not a singular subject.

What will be studied?

▪ During one of the trimesters, we will cover the essential question: “How do I persevere through adversity to adapt and achieve growth?”

▪ During another trimester, we will cover the essential question: “Who am I as an individual, and where do I want to go?”

Automation & Robotics

▪ Students will:– Learn about gears and mechanisms– Work to write a computer program using the

RobotC coding language– Be challenged to solve a problem by building

with VEX robotics kits and wiring the machines to their computer program

– Be engaged with a wide variety of projects, such as making an automated sign, stop lights, swing bridges, and a robotic arm